George A. Waldhelm, age 73, from Brownsville, Texas, was a devoted and beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend who entered into eternal rest on Saturday, February 17, 2024, at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, TX
George was preceded in death by his parents Donald Joseph Waldhelm and Caroline Emma Nelson Waldhelm and nephew Jason Waldhelm.
Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife of 46 years: Rosie Medrano Waldhelm; his son, Andrew (Andy) G. Waldhelm and wife Jennifer. Also, his pride and joy grandsons, Austin and Cole Waldhelm. His sisters, Helen M. Baker, Edie G. Coletti and Grace Waldhelm; sisters-in-laws Mireya Salgado and Katy Salgado and numerous nieces, nephews.
George was a faithful servant to the Lord, and a dedicated man of prayer waking up at 6AM every day to read his Bible and Pray before he started his day. He was a member of Iglesia Cristiana Principe de Paz where he served in many capacities. After his retirement from teaching, he joined BARSEA (Brownsville Area Retired School Employees Association) as well as THE GIDEONS INTERNATIONAL, a Christian Business and Professional Men's Association.
George Waldhelm will always be remembered as a loving, humble, generous and caring man.
A visitation for George will be held Sunday, February 25, 2024 from 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM with a Prayer service t 7:00 PM at Iglesia Cristiana Principe de Paz, 109 Old Military Hwy, Brownsville, Texas 78520. A church service will occur Monday, February 26, 2024 at 10:30 AM at Iglesia Cristiana Principe de Paz-, 109 Old Military Hwy, Brownsville, TX. Followed by a burial on Monday, February 26, 2024 at 1:00 PM at Buena Vista Burial Park, 5 Mcdavitt Blvd, Brownsville, Texas 78521.
Serving as pallbearers are Jerome Anodin, Carlos Barrientos, Eddie Barrientos, Franco Medrano, Luis Medrano and Isaiah Salgado.
